January is full of good intentions around tech — use it less, use it better, be more intentional. Aligning resolutions with reality is often harder for parents managing their own connectivity while also trying to keep their kids safe online.

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My oldest preteen was given a phone for his summer birthday last year. By the winter holidays, as school-season device rules loosened, both he and his sister had social media accounts.

To unlock a platform’s most exciting features, they used its facial recognition software, a safeguard meant to confirm age and triage access. It estimated they were nearly old enough to drink. They’re not.

Conversations about teens and tech often focus on privacy and safety features like AI-based age verification tools that........

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